GERI-PSYCH COORDINATOR, FT (8:00AM-4:30PM)

Whitfield Regional Hospital

Posted 2 months ago, valid for 20 days

Demopolis, AL, US

Competitive

Full Time

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The job involves initial contact with patients for admissions to WRH Behavioral Health Care Units.
Responsibilities include conducting preadmission assessments, ensuring medical, insurance, and psychiatric clearances.
The role serves as an educational resource for patients, families, and healthcare professionals during admissions.
The position acts as a liaison between the WRH Emergency Department and Behavioral Health Care Units.
Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience, with a salary range of $60,000 to $70,000 per year.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Initial contact with patients for admission to WRH Behavioral Health Care Units
Preadmission assessment of the clinical status of patient referrals and evaluations of patient's needs: Medical Clearance, Insurance Clearance, Psychiatric Clearance.
Serves as an educational resource for patients, families, hospitals and healthcare professionals upon admission to WRH Mental Health Care Units.
Liaison between WRH Emergency department and Behavioral Health Care Units.
Actively assist the referring facilities in addressing requirements of mental health patients to WRH Behavioral Health Care Units.
Establish relationships with community and healthcare facilities, provides education across the continuum of WRH Behavioral Health Care Units.

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